Come one, Come all

Pictures for the new pictorial directory are being scheduled starting at the end of February. You may log on to the website to schedule your appointment beginning Monday, February 5. You may call the parish office and talk to Becky (863-1610). Please come and have your picture made for the directory and for yourself. Casual or formal, it's up to you. Bring your children, grandchildren, even your well-behaved pets. Pictures will be back before Easter. Thank you for your participation in this great event. Hope to see your bright, smiling faces soon. Click the image below for online scheduling

LENT IS HERE

Please consider attending one daily Mass each week during Lent (Monday - Thursday 8:30am and Noon & Friday 6:30am and Noon). If you can serve as Reader, Altar Server, and/or Eucharistic Minister for any of these Masses, please contact Linda Linder at 816-289-4967 or lklinder59@gmail.com. Thank you

CELEBRATION OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Sr. Cecilia’s celebration of 25th Anniversary of Profession of Vows and Sr. Mary’s Profession of Final Vows on Sunday, April 22. Mass in English and Vietnamese will be at 2pm at St. Thomas. Reception to follow in the Community Center with music/entertainment and Vietnamese-American food. More details coming soon… Please make every effort to attend.

HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS

When you are admitted to the hospital please be sure that you are listed as a Catholic and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. If possible please have someone call the Parish office 863-1610 to let us know you have been admitted.

REPOSE OF SOULS

News

Congratulations to our 2nd graders and children in RCIC who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Sat, Feb 17. Please keep our children in your thoughts and prayers as we pray for them and with them and help them prepare for their First Holy Communion on May 6.

The menu for the Knights of Columbus fish fry events on Fridays during Lent from 5-7pm in the Community Center includes a choice of fried fish, baked fish or shrimp along with sides. Come and enjoy fellowship or place your orders “to go”. Either way, the cost is only $10 per plate.

The Catholic Bishops of Mississippi, Most Reverend Joseph R. Kopacz, Bishop of Jackson, and Most Reverend Louis F. Kihneman III, Bishop of Biloxi, have authorized the release of the following statement regarding last week’s U.S. Senate vote protecting unborn human life and the upcoming Mississippi Senate vote

Father Pat is offering his 5 bedroom house in Ireland to the highest bidder, dates May 28 - June 4. Minimum bid is $2,000. He will be speaking at all Masses this week. All proceeds will benefit Society of St. Vincent de Paul with their work for the needy in our community.

Are you a cradle Catholic, convert, a "modern" Catholic, practicing Catholic or just curious about the Catholic faith? If so, please join us for a book study using Dynamic Catholic's "Rediscover Catholicism" by Matthew Kelley and (re) discover how awesome it is to be Catholic. When: Beginning 1/3/2018 Where: Room B222 (upstairs in office complex) Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Cost: $5.00 (includes book and study guide) For more information contact Donna Brown (dpb.704@gmail.com)